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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Rishi Sunak says Britain would go back to square one' with Labour ahead of first major campaign event of year UK politics live

The three types of campaign during an election are 'time for a change', 'give us time to finish the job', and 'at least we're not as bad as the other lot'
Rishi Sunak is adopting the second campaign message as the Conservative party's election theme [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Alok Sharma: I won't back UK government's oil and gas bill

Alok Sharma will not be voting for the oil and gas bill proposed by Rishi Sunak
Sharma criticized the bill as going against the UK's international climate commitments [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Playing for Time, U.K. Leader Sets Up Chance of U.S. Election Overlap

Britain and the United States could hold elections within days or weeks of each other this fall.
The outcome of the US election could have an impact on the UK election, with some arguing it could scare voters into sticking with the Conservative Party. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

One-third chance of general election in May, Tory chairman reveals

Rishi Sunak may call an earlier-than-expected general election in the spring, according to the Conservative party chairman.
Polling reveals that Sir Keir Starmer is the preferred PM in 390 seats, while Rishi Sunak is the preferred choice in just four seats. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

On the eve of an election year, Rishi Sunak has a dilemma: at what point should he lose? | Isabel Hardman

Rishi Sunak is undecided on whether to hold a general election in May or the autumn.
The Tory party is facing challenges with demoralized and understaffed party machine and recovering from big local council losses. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Cronyism claims as at least seven Tory donors included inon honours list

Accusations of cronyism against Rishi Sunak
Conservative donors receiving honours in the new year list
Questions raised about integrity and ethics in politics [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Rishi Sunak says Britain would go back to square one' with Labour ahead of first major campaign event of year UK politics live

The three types of campaign during an election are 'time for a change', 'give us time to finish the job', and 'at least we're not as bad as the other lot'
Rishi Sunak is adopting the second campaign message as the Conservative party's election theme [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Alok Sharma: I won't back UK government's oil and gas bill

Alok Sharma will not be voting for the oil and gas bill proposed by Rishi Sunak
Sharma criticized the bill as going against the UK's international climate commitments [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
5 months ago
US Elections

Playing for Time, U.K. Leader Sets Up Chance of U.S. Election Overlap

Britain and the United States could hold elections within days or weeks of each other this fall.
The outcome of the US election could have an impact on the UK election, with some arguing it could scare voters into sticking with the Conservative Party. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

One-third chance of general election in May, Tory chairman reveals

Rishi Sunak may call an earlier-than-expected general election in the spring, according to the Conservative party chairman.
Polling reveals that Sir Keir Starmer is the preferred PM in 390 seats, while Rishi Sunak is the preferred choice in just four seats. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

On the eve of an election year, Rishi Sunak has a dilemma: at what point should he lose? | Isabel Hardman

Rishi Sunak is undecided on whether to hold a general election in May or the autumn.
The Tory party is facing challenges with demoralized and understaffed party machine and recovering from big local council losses. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Cronyism claims as at least seven Tory donors included inon honours list

Accusations of cronyism against Rishi Sunak
Conservative donors receiving honours in the new year list
Questions raised about integrity and ethics in politics [ more ]
morerishi-sunak
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Tories choose Peter Bone's partner as candidate to replace him

Helen Harrison has been chosen as the Conservative candidate to replace Peter Bone as the MP for Wellingborough.
The byelection was triggered after more than 10% of local voters signed a petition to recall Bone due to allegations of bullying and harassment. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Turnip Taliban bid to unseat Liz Truss

James Bagge, a former lawyer and army officer, plans to stand against Liz Truss as an independent candidate in the upcoming general election.
Bagge is part of a group of dissident Tories known as the Turnip Taliban who are critical of Truss and her selection as the candidate for South West Norfolk. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Chris Skidmore resigns Conservative whip over Sunak's oil and gas licence plan

Former Conservative minister Chris Skidmore is resigning as an MP in protest at the party's support for new oil and gas licenses.
Skidmore's resignation will trigger a by-election and presents a challenge for the prime minister.
Skidmore has been critical of the Conservative party's stance on climate change and misinformation. [ more ]
#reform-uk
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Lee Anderson dubs Reform UK leader Richard Tice pound shop Farage'

Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson has clashed with Reform UK leader Richard Tice, calling him a "pound shop Nigel Farage." Anderson told Tice to "pipe down" in his attacks on the government.
Anderson has previously criticized Reform UK and claimed he was offered a job to defect to the party. Speculation is growing that Nigel Farage could return to a top role in Reform UK's election campaign. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Reform UK: a cult of perpetual grievance with unearned influence | Editorial

Nigel Farage's Brexit party played a significant role in Boris Johnson's 2019 election victory
Richard Tice, leader of Reform UK, ruled out any alliance with the Conservative party [ more ]
BBC News
5 months ago
UK politics

Reform leader Richard Tice turns fire on Labour as he calls for election

Reform UK leader Richard Tice warns of 'Starmergeddon' if Labour is elected
Reform UK focuses attacks on both Labour and Tories [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Nigel Farage's Reform UK will pick off' Tory MPs, Lee Anderson warns

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is seen as a threat to the Conservative Party and could potentially split the vote, leading to a Labour landslide.
Lee Anderson warns that if Reform UK picks off many Conservative MPs, it could result in a Labour government, which he believes is the last thing he wants. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Lee Anderson dubs Reform UK leader Richard Tice pound shop Farage'

Tory deputy chairman Lee Anderson has clashed with Reform UK leader Richard Tice, calling him a "pound shop Nigel Farage." Anderson told Tice to "pipe down" in his attacks on the government.
Anderson has previously criticized Reform UK and claimed he was offered a job to defect to the party. Speculation is growing that Nigel Farage could return to a top role in Reform UK's election campaign. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
UK politics

The Guardian view on Reform UK: a cult of perpetual grievance with unearned influence | Editorial

Nigel Farage's Brexit party played a significant role in Boris Johnson's 2019 election victory
Richard Tice, leader of Reform UK, ruled out any alliance with the Conservative party [ more ]
BBC News
5 months ago
UK politics

Reform leader Richard Tice turns fire on Labour as he calls for election

Reform UK leader Richard Tice warns of 'Starmergeddon' if Labour is elected
Reform UK focuses attacks on both Labour and Tories [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Nigel Farage's Reform UK will pick off' Tory MPs, Lee Anderson warns

Nigel Farage's Reform UK party is seen as a threat to the Conservative Party and could potentially split the vote, leading to a Labour landslide.
Lee Anderson warns that if Reform UK picks off many Conservative MPs, it could result in a Labour government, which he believes is the last thing he wants. [ more ]
morereform-uk
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Tory peer Shaun Bailey accused of sexism over Carol Vorderman boobs and bum' remark

Tory peer Shaun Bailey accused of misogyny for criticizing Carol Vorderman's political commentary while referencing her Instagram photos.
Bailey's controversial comments highlight the ongoing tension between him and Vorderman, who has voiced her criticisms of the Conservative Party. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
UK news

Tories accused of cronyism as seven donors handed New Year Honours

The Conservative Party is facing claims of cronyism after several of its political donors were given honors in the New Years Honours list.
The Liberal Democrats criticize the number of Tory backers being rewarded, calling it a mockery of the honours system. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Tory MP says most struggling children in his area are products of crap parents'

A Conservative MP has claimed most children who struggle in his constituency are the products of crap parents.
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
UK politics

Heavy election defeat could lead to Tory lurch to right, analysis shows

A catastrophic election defeat for the Conservative party could lead to a shift towards the populist right wing.
Projection of seats shows that if Labour gains a two percentage point swing, about 40% of remaining Conservative MPs would come from the populist right. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Tories to promise more help for first-time buyers in bid to turn around polling woes

The Conservatives will seek to cut costs for first-time property buyers in an appeal to younger voters ahead of the general election, as the number of people becoming homeowners falls to a 10-year low.
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